Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith has been handed a two-game suspension for “conduct unbecoming”.
Smith admitted to utilizing illicit substances final 12 months, after pictures surfaced on social media final week of him with white powder.
The AFL interviewed the younger gun and he admitted the powder was a bootleg substance, which he had ingested.
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“Bailey has proven clear contrition and regret over current days, and has spoken overtly and maturely about his challenges,” Bulldogs CEO Ameet Bains stated.
“As we’ve got said, we don’t condone the behaviour in query and stay very dissatisfied it occurred.
“We’re happy nonetheless that Bailey has assumed unqualified duty for the error he has made and is intent on studying from it.
“We are going to proceed to strongly help Bailey via this troublesome interval. Our main duty to him and all of our gamers is to make sure that their well being and wellbeing is safeguarded.”
Smith will miss rounds 16 and 17, after serving an current suspension.
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